The ACEEE (American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy) uses its own methodology to determine the most environmentally friendly cars offered for sale. This year they picked 12 top candidates, including the expected electric cars (EVs), but also a variety of gasoline-electric hybrids, topped by the Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid.
CES has always been about tech, even thought automobiles have become a bigger part of the show in recent years. The hyper-intersection of auto and tech is the autonomous vehicle (AV).
The 2020 Hyundai Kona EV Ultimate hits all the sweet spots for anyone looking for versatility, style and a 250+ mile electric driving range.
Though many details are still sketchy, at CES Fisker showed a driving prototype of the Ocean compact luxury SUV, which he said will begin initial deliveries near the end of 2021 at $37,499.
Sony, 27 minutes into its CES press conference, instead of showing the PlayStation 5, introduced the Vision-S, a driveable EV showcasing Sony technology.
This week I said goodbye to my Chevrolet Bolt EV, affectionately named, in the style of Pee Wee Herman, “Bolty.” My Kinetic Blue 2017 all-electric hatchback served me well for three years and 26,490 miles, but a lease is a lease and I had to return it by January 8.
Tesla once again defied naysayers by hitting its projected sales numbers in a year where the company grew by 50 percent compared to 2018. The company hit several milestones, some good, some bad.
In November Ford debuted the all-new, all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV. Reservations for the 2021 Mustang Mach-E First Edition model are officially full.
Batteries are where the discussion starts—and often ends–whenever the future of electric cars is the subject.
The 2020 Wards 10 Best Engines list, which was honed down from 26 nominees, includes four electrified powertrains, including Hyundai’s 150-kilowatt electric drive for the Kona EV and the Honda Accord Hybrid’s 2.0-liter four-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine.